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Here are the latest news updates from around the world, curated just for you:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
  2. Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any aggression.
  3. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a step towards resolving the long-standing trade dispute between the two nations.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies like Apple and Microsoft.
  2. Economy: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the third quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was driven by consumer spending and business investment.
  3. Tech: Tesla's stock price surged after the company reported a surprise profit in the third quarter. The electric car maker's revenue also exceeded expectations.

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have clinched the AFC West division title, while the Baltimore Ravens have secured a playoff spot.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed a deal with the Chinese Basketball Association to play a series of games in China next season.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the ATP Finals, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Entertainment

  1. Music: Taylor Swift has broken multiple records with her new album "Folklore", including the most streams in a single day on Spotify.
  2. Film: The new James Bond film "No Time to Die" has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.

Weather

  1. Hurricane: A powerful hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida this weekend, with residents advised to evacuate and prepare for strong winds and heavy rain.
  2. Wildfires: Wildfires continue to rage in California, with thousands of acres burned and several people injured.
  3. Floods: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in parts of Europe, with several countries declaring states of emergency.

That's all for now! Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.